Posts Tagged ‘Jane Austen’

Emily’s Regency Ballgown

By Jennie Chancey

Emily’s Regency Ballgown

I ordered your pattern two children ago, and at last finished it in a medium weight polished cotton/linen blend for our local Playford ball last Saturday. Trim was inspired by the Dashwood girls’ ballgowns in ‘Sense and Sensibility.’ Although there were a number of ladies attending in panniers, I was grateful for the comfort level [...]

Amie’s Regency Wedding

By Jennie Chancey

Amie’s Regency Wedding

Isn’t this a heavenly looking wedding? The ladies are positively ethereal in their Regency gowns! Writes Amie, Hi! I was browsing your site again recently and was suddenly inspired to send you some photos for your show and tell page. I was married in May 2001 and had a Regency-themed wedding. I used your Regency [...]

Amelia’s Regency Pelisse

By Jennie Chancey

Amelia’s Regency Pelisse

Amelia made her wonderful pelisse (coat) from my Spencer/Pelisse pattern and writes, I thought that you might be interested in seeing my completed Regency pelisse (since you helped me so very kindly when I had questions!;-)). Thanks so much! Have a great day! ~Amelia H.

Regency Maternity Dress

By Jennie Chancey

Regency Maternity Dress

Lisa helped her sister create this drop-front version of the Regency Gown from my pattern and writes, I completely fell in love with your drop-front adaptation, and I have two dresses all most finished for myself. The fun one is one I helped my sister draft out, and she sewed it to wear to her [...]

Regency Ballgowns

By Jennie Chancey

Regency Ballgowns

This group of students from California put on their own costumed “Pride and Prejudice” ball. Be sure to visit their online yearbook to see more photos! Most of the gals used my pattern to make their own gowns!

Andrea’s Regency Wedding Gown with Pelisse

By Jennie Chancey

Andrea’s Regency Wedding Gown with Pelisse

Andrea used my Spencer/Pelisse pattern to create the stunning trained overdress you see here. She writes, Happy New Year to you from Andrea E.! My wedding dress was beautiful, thanks to your Empire-period pelisse pattern which you kindly shipped to me early. With best wishes for the new year, Andrea E. Simply elegant!

Lindsey’s Regency Wedding Gown

By Jennie Chancey

Lindsey’s Regency Wedding Gown

I ordered a pattern from you back in November or so. Here is the final product! Thanks so much. My mom made the dress out of Indian silk that was embroidered–very beautiful–and satin underneath. Couldn’t have done it without you! ~ Lindsey R. Beautiful!

Mary Alice’s Regency Ballgown

By Jennie Chancey

Mary Alice’s Regency Ballgown

This one took my breath away when I opened the e-mail. Wow! Writes Mary Alice, Thank you for the wonderful Regency Gown Pattern. I cut out my fabric on a Tuesday night and was wearing the finished gown on Friday night. I made the gown for a Regency dance at Lunacon. I had no problems [...]

Heather’s Regency Gown

By Jennie Chancey

Heather’s Regency Gown

Heather made this beautiful Regency Gown and writes, Here are the explanations for the pictures of me in my gown. For the back view: Here is full view of the back of the gown. That is my grandmother’s grandmother’s christening shawl (and mine too!). It is more Victorian than Regency but it looked good. First [...]